by Tyler Garnet | May 28, 2025 | East Longmeadow, Franklin Hilltowns, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Holyoke, Local News, Photo Slider
May is Foster Care Awareness Month and All Our Kids launched a public service campaign aimed at raising awareness of the unique challenges faced by foster families and the state of foster care in Western Massachusetts.
by Ron Chimelis | Dec 27, 2024 | Franklin Hilltowns, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hampshire Hilltowns, Hilltowns, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield
The 2024 Toy for Joy campaign has officially ended, but any donations received after the Christmas Eve deadline will be accepted.
by Ron Chimelis | Dec 9, 2024 | Enfield, Franklin Hilltowns, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hampshire Hilltowns, Hilltowns, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
As the weather turned nippier and Christmas began coming into view, the Toy for Joy campaign gained two important contributions — but still needs more.
by Ron Chimelis | Nov 11, 2024 | Franklin Hilltowns, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hampshire Hilltowns, Hilltowns, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield
The need has never been greater.
by Tina Lesniak | Oct 21, 2024 | Franklin Hilltowns, Local News, More Articles
SUNDERLAND — With its first-ever trunk-or-treat event on Oct. 25, the owner of Bub’s BBQ in Sunderland hopes to build community for both the children and local businesses.
by Sarah Heinonen | Oct 21, 2024 | Agawam, Amherst, Belchertown, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Franklin County, Franklin Hilltowns, Granby, Hadley, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hampshire Hilltowns, Holyoke, Local Headlines, Local News, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.